Right Coast Pro Heavyweight Championship:

The Right Coast Pro Heavyweight Championship, and its representative belt, was created to reflect the unique challenges an athlete must master before being named a RCP Delaware Pro Wrestling Champion. The belt is a perfect representation of the efforts required as its initial inspiration was from the game of Chess. Why Chess? Chess is often referred to as the “Kings Game” or “Tactical Leader’s Game.” It has been, and still is, used to teach war strategy, athletic game planning, and business strategy. Chess is also used as a means of self-improvement by teaching one of Foresight, Circumspection, Caution and most importantly how to contend with Adversity. These are all qualities needed rise above the quagmire of mediocrity in life and in the realm of Professional Wrestling. They are qualities indicative of a Champion. The Right Coast Pro Heavyweight Championship Belt was manufactured by Randy Jackson of Top Rope Belts Artwork: Jessie Justice of Top Rope Belts Initial Design & Concept: JJ Johnston of Right Coast Pro

RCP Logo: Our “Brand” was designed “in house” by RCP founders JJ & Lisa. The RCP Logo possesses a Nordic flair to cleverly and uniquely display the letters RCP while subtly including a “Right” direction to the logo.

Olive Leaf Wreath: In a time where only one winner was recognized, and there was no second or third place awards, the sole victor was awarded an olive wreath which is symbolic for “Men who do not compete for possessions, but for honour”

Nameplate: Every Champion deserves to be recognized. The nameplate is removable, so if and when a Championship changes hands the former champion will be recognized for all the world to see.

Latin Proverbs: Included are famous Latin proverbs recognizable and representable of a Champion, starting with “ I came, I saw, I conquered.” Can you find the ones that might not have been recognized by Socrates? We can and we are not telling.

Griffins: Powerful and Majestic. Known as the King of all Creatures as well as a symbol of divine power.

MMXII: You did study your Roman Numerals in school, right? It is the year RightCoastPro officially launched.

The Pawn Plate: Aut vincere aut mori “Either to conquer or to die” This is the code that warrior or soldier lives by when going to battle. “Pedes” is Latin for foot soldier, or infantry, which historically represents the “Pawn” in chess. Infantry is best represented with the qualities of Courage and Strength. A Champion must also possess Strength, both physical and mental, as well as courage. “The pawn is the soul of chess….the pawns. They are the very life of the game. They alone form the attack and defense; on their good or bad situation depends the Gain or Loss of the Party.” – Francois-Andre Danican Philidor 1749

The Rook Plate: Qui non proficit deficit “He who does not go forward loses ground” “Turris” is Latin for tower. While most equate the Rook in chess for a castle or tower, this valuable piece originally represented that of the heavy chariot which resembled a tower to opposing forces due to all the armor, weaponry and weaponry bearers. A Champion must exhibit a great deal of Skill and Knowledge to achieve their goal of continued greatness. Rooks are most powerful towards the end of a game and are generally considered stronger than Bishops or Knights.

The Knight Plate: Aut omnia aut nihil “Everything or nothing” A Knight stands for Honor and Loyalty. When defending these beliefs, such a person lays everything on the line with no consideration towards failure. A Champion must possess these qualities and attitudes in order to succeed. “Eques” is Latin for Knight, one of the most interesting and versatile pieces in chess and life. When a Knight reaches the sixth rank it has a decisive advantage in battle and the “Knights Tour” or “Knights Journey” continues to baffle even the greatest of minds in this age.

The Bishop Plate: Ex fructa arbor agnoscitur “The tree is recognized by its fruit” The Bishop in chess has taken on an unambiguously ecclesiastical representation over time, and with good reason. “Episcopus” is Latin for Bishop, or an overseer with steadfast Faith and Dedication to their cause. In chess the Bishop has no restrictions in distance per move and captures by occupying where and enemy sits. A Champion is judged by what they do, whether in chess, the ring aka athletic field of play, or in life.

Presented was a brief insight into my rationale in creating the concept behind the Right Coast Pro Heavyweight Championship Belt. It is representative of what I, a lifelong athlete, coach, and business owner, feel is the foundation of sport. It is of course the attributes I look to instill upon athletes participating in sport over that of commercial or financial wealth. Huge thanks to Randy Jackson and Jessie Justice of Top Rope Belts for working with me, taking my piecemeal clip art and transforming it to real art to make my vision a reality.